When it comes to marketing, authors and companies can use the advantages of trademarks and brands. But what’s actually the difference between these, and how do you use them? Kelley Way explains.
To quit is to fail, and failure is bad. Right? Well, no. Sometimes, quitting is exactly what you need. Catharine Bramkamp tells us why, and helps us know when to consider quitting.
by Guest Contributor · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified September 21, 2021
Getting published is hard enough, but in addition, there are plenty of publishing scams that would love to drain your money and squander your hard work. Thao Nguyen tells us how to spot these scams.
by Guest Contributor · Published September 23, 2021 · Last modified October 13, 2021
LA Bourgeois teaches us how we can use any image as a writing tool, generating ideas and creating characters for us. With Image Play, we have an endless source of inspiration.
Good editing can make or break your manuscript, but as an indie author, Janelle Riley knows that this can’t always be in the budget. She shares when to choose self-editing and how to get started.
You want to protect your rights and your works as much as possible, so you should register a trademark, right? Lawyer Kelley Way teaches us when you should register and when you should wait.
Many of us think of experts as people with all the answers, but Catharine Bramkamp tells us why the true experts are really the people with all the questions.
Enjoy this author Q&A with mystery and thriller novelist Lisa Towles featuring her upcoming novel, Ninety-Five!
Marilyn Flower tells us about the BYOB Challenge and how writing blog posts to develop her characters led to eventually publishing a bestselling ebook.
by Guest Contributor · Published August 26, 2021 · Last modified November 3, 2022
LA Bourgeois discusses a common problem for writers and how to fix it: Have a scene or character that’s feeling stale? Add a goblin! Your own little agent of chaos will help show you your story.
Nevada McPherson recounts her personal experience longing for change, then longing for a return to normalcy, but the challenges that surprise us are an opportunity to learn and grow.
Descriptive writing is necessary for any author to use, painting clear pictures in the minds of readers. Keri Kruspe goes into the details to teach us how to use descriptive writing effectively.
Self-publishing is fantastic for those seeking more control over how their novel is sold, but it is surrounded by myths and misconceptions, so Janelle Riley tells us the truth about self-publishing.
When you protect a work, how long does copyright last? Well, it varies. Novelist and lawyer Kelley Way explains two copyright acts, how long the protections are, and which works these acts apply to.
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